Topomox400mg
Tablet
Leon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
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| Alcohol | No interaction found/established |
| Pregnancy | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Topomox may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing... View More |
| Breastfeeding | CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Topomox is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. |
| Driving | UNSAFE Topomox may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Topomox may make you feel dizzy or light-headed, you may experience a sudden, t... View More |
| Kidney | No interaction found/established |
| Liver | No interaction found/established |
Introduction
Topomox is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further gr... View More
Uses of Topomox
- Bacterial eye infections
Side effects of Topomox
- Eye discomfort
- Dry eye
- Burning sensation
How to use Topomox
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the ... View More
How Topomox works
Topomox is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a... View More
What if you forget to take Topomox?
If you miss a dose of Topomox, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your r... View More
- You have been prescribed Topomox for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication.
- Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.
- Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
- It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines.
- Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up.
- Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Indication
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Acute Bacterial Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis, Acute Bacterial Sinusitis, Complicated Intra-Abdominal Infection, Unco... View More
Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Adult Dose
Oral The dose of Moxifloxacin is 400 mg once every 24 hours. The duration of therapy depends on the type of infection as described bellow Acute Bact... View More
Child Dose
<18 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Contraindication
Known hypersensitivity to moxifloxacin, other quinolones. Patients w/ known prolongation of QT interval, uncorrected hypokalaemia, myasthenia gravis. Co... View More
Mode of Action
Moxifloxacin inhibits the topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV required for bacterial DNA replication, transcription, repair and recombina... View More
Precaution
Maintain adequate fluid intake; Patient w/ previous tendon disorders (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis), significant bradycardia or acute myocardial ischaemia,... View More
Side Effect
1-10% Nausea (7%),Diarrhea (6%),Dizziness (3%),Decreased amylase (2%),Decreased basophils, eosinophils, hemoglobin, prothrombin time, red blood cells, ... View More
Interaction
Additive effect on QT interval prolongation w/ other drugs that prolong QT interval (e.g. erythromycin, TCAs, antipsychotic agents). Decreased absorptio... View More
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